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There's no doubt that life on the Thin Blue Line can be tough, but also hugely rewarding at times.

But if you've ever fancied training to be a police officer, or even getting an insight into what they do, it can be quite hard to get any information.

Now beat officer in Mansfield, Pc Adam Pace, has revealed what really goes on in the daily life of our bobbies on the beat.

Tweeting his 2,000 followers, the officer said: "In my short career I have dragged people out of overturned cars, found suicidal missing people and I have saved a life from being taken away.

Pc Adam Pace (right) with his glittery beard

"I have pulled a vulnerable person away from the water's edge and I have kept somebody alive who had stopped breathing.

"There aren't things I have done above and beyond the 'call of duty', these are the acts of every police officer up and down the country, every day."

He went on to detail how he'd been 'covered from head to toe in mud' after chasing suspects through fields, and put himself in danger for others, but there were also the small, funny moments that he cherished.

"I have attempted to herd at least five different types of escaped farm animals which were occupying busy roads...I have dealt with a pasty spill on a dual carriageway and I have been covered in glitter and danced with the public at a festival," he wrote.

The post has gone down well with his followers.

Katherine Hawkes wrote: "Like it! You sound like a good officer. Stay safe."

While Tracey Wesson added: "Sums it up well. I've been surprised since being on Twitter, reading about the varied roles of the police."

And Sharon Ann Mills tweeted: "What an amazing time you have had - ups, downs and everything in between. Thank you."

PC Pace began his career with Notts Police as a special constable before applying for a full-time role. He began work as a full-time officer earlier this year and has amassed a large following on Twitter, where he keeps his fans up to date with his work as a bobby on the beat.